{"id":22999,"date":"2024-01-21T04:49:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T04:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=22999"},"modified":"2024-01-21T04:49:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T04:49:24","slug":"upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NCERT Notes &#8211; Geography &#8211; Energy Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the exponential growth of the population, the demand for energy is increasing at very high rate. Therefore, it is important to use these energy resources wisely and in a sustainable manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The generation of nuclear power is being geared up to contribute significantly to the overall availability of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f48dc0b7d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f48dc0b7d\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Classification_of_Energy_Resources\" title=\"Classification of Energy Resources\">Classification of Energy Resources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Conventional_Resources\" title=\"Conventional Resources\">Conventional Resources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Coal\" title=\"Coal\">Coal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Major_Coal-Based_Power_Stations_of_NTPC\" title=\"Major Coal-Based Power Stations of NTPC\">Major Coal-Based Power Stations of NTPC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Major_Gas-Based_Power_Stations_of_NTPC\" title=\"Major Gas-Based Power Stations of NTPC\">Major Gas-Based Power Stations of NTPC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Petroleum\" title=\"Petroleum\">Petroleum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Oil_Refineries\" title=\"Oil Refineries\">Oil Refineries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Biggest_oil_Refineries_in_India\" title=\"Biggest oil Refineries in India\">Biggest oil Refineries in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Natural_Gas\" title=\"Natural Gas\">Natural Gas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#CNG\" title=\"CNG\">CNG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Shale_gas\" title=\"Shale gas\">Shale gas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Non-conventional_or_renewable_resources\" title=\"Non-conventional or renewable resources\">Non-conventional or renewable resources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Wind_energy\" title=\"Wind energy\">Wind energy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#The_largest_wind_farms_in_India\" title=\"The largest wind farms in India&nbsp;\">The largest wind farms in India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Solar_energy\" title=\"Solar energy\">Solar energy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Advantages_of_solar_energy\" title=\"Advantages of solar energy:\">Advantages of solar energy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Disadvantages_of_solar_energy\" title=\"Disadvantages of solar energy:\">Disadvantages of solar energy:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#National_Solar_Mission\" title=\"National Solar Mission:\">National Solar Mission:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Bio-Energy_or_Biomass\" title=\"Bio-Energy or Biomass:\">Bio-Energy or Biomass:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#National_Policy_on_Biofuels_2017\" title=\"National Policy on Biofuels, 2017:\">National Policy on Biofuels, 2017:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Ocean_Energy\" title=\"Ocean Energy:\">Ocean Energy:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Ocean_Thermal_Energy_Conversion_OTEC\" title=\"Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC):\">Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Tidal_Energy\" title=\"Tidal Energy:\">Tidal Energy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Hydroelectric_Energy\" title=\"Hydroelectric Energy:\">Hydroelectric Energy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Geothermal_Energy\" title=\"Geothermal Energy:\">Geothermal Energy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Hydrogen_Energy\" title=\"Hydrogen Energy:\">Hydrogen Energy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Nuclear_Energy\" title=\"Nuclear Energy:\">Nuclear Energy:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Nuclear_Power_Plants\" title=\"Nuclear Power Plants\">Nuclear Power Plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#The_Project_Under_Construction\" title=\"The Project Under Construction\">The Project Under Construction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Energy_Parks_in_India\" title=\"Energy Parks in India\">Energy Parks in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Indias_Integrated_Energy_Policy\" title=\"India&#8217;s Integrated Energy Policy\">India&#8217;s Integrated Energy Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Prelims_Facts\" title=\"Prelims Facts\">Prelims Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\" title=\"UPSC NCERT Practice Questions\">UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#1_Solar_energy_is_converted_into_electric_energy_through_UPPSC_Pre_2022\" title=\"1. Solar energy is converted into electric energy through UPPSC (Pre) 2022\">1. Solar energy is converted into electric energy through UPPSC (Pre) 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#2_Which_state_has_the_highest_potential_for_the_development_of_solar_energy_JPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"2. Which state has the highest potential for the development of solar energy? JPSC (Pre) 2021\">2. Which state has the highest potential for the development of solar energy? JPSC (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#3_In_the_context_of_alternative_sources_of_energy_ethanol_as_a_viable_biofuel_can_be_obtained_from_UPPSC_Pre_2009\" title=\"3. In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable biofuel can be obtained from UPPSC (Pre) 2009\">3. In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable biofuel can be obtained from UPPSC (Pre) 2009<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#4_For_which_one_of_the_following_Satara_is_well_known_IAS_Pre_2005\" title=\"4. For which one of the following Satara is well known? IAS (Pre) 2005\">4. For which one of the following Satara is well known? IAS (Pre) 2005<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#5_Which_among_the_following_ranks_first_in_wind_power_generation\" title=\"5. Which among the following ranks first in wind power generation?\">5. Which among the following ranks first in wind power generation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#6_Which_one_of_the_following_is_the_best_source_of_generating_electricity_in_India_from_the_viewpoint_of_sustainable_development_UPPSC_Pre_2012\" title=\"6. Which one of the following is the best source of generating electricity in India from the viewpoint of sustainable development? UPPSC (Pre) 2012\">6. Which one of the following is the best source of generating electricity in India from the viewpoint of sustainable development? UPPSC (Pre) 2012<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#7_The_highest_share_in_power_generation_in_India_is_of_UPPSC_Mains_2006_2011\" title=\"7. The highest share in power generation in India is of UPPSC (Mains) 2006, 2011\">7. The highest share in power generation in India is of UPPSC (Mains) 2006, 2011<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#8_With_the_help_of_which_of_the_following_countries_Thermal_Power_Centre_at_Obra_was_established\" title=\"8. With the help of which of the following countries, Thermal Power Centre at Obra was established?\">8. With the help of which of the following countries, Thermal Power Centre at Obra was established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#9_Coal_petroleum_and_natural_gas_are_examples_of_WBCS_Pre_2015\" title=\"9. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are examples of WBCS (Pre) 2015\">9. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are examples of WBCS (Pre) 2015<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#10_Which_metal_can_be_used_for_producing_electricity_BPSC_Pre_2005\" title=\"10. Which metal can be used for producing electricity? BPSC (Pre) 2005\">10. Which metal can be used for producing electricity? BPSC (Pre) 2005<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Know_Right_Answer\" title=\"Know Right Answer\">Know Right Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Q1_What_are_the_key_types_of_energy_resources_discussed_in_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes\" title=\"Q1: What are the key types of energy resources discussed in UPSC NCERT Geography notes?\">Q1: What are the key types of energy resources discussed in UPSC NCERT Geography notes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Q2_How_does_the_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes_explain_the_impact_of_fossil_fuel_consumption_on_the_environment\" title=\"Q2: How does the UPSC NCERT Geography notes explain the impact of fossil fuel consumption on the environment?\">Q2: How does the UPSC NCERT Geography notes explain the impact of fossil fuel consumption on the environment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Q3_Can_you_find_information_in_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes_about_Indias_energy_mix_and_its_challenges\" title=\"Q3: Can you find information in UPSC NCERT Geography notes about India&#8217;s energy mix and its challenges?\">Q3: Can you find information in UPSC NCERT Geography notes about India&#8217;s energy mix and its challenges?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Q4_How_does_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes_address_the_role_of_technology_in_harnessing_energy_resources\" title=\"Q4: How does UPSC NCERT Geography notes address the role of technology in harnessing energy resources?\">Q4: How does UPSC NCERT Geography notes address the role of technology in harnessing energy resources?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Q5_In_what_way_does_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes_discuss_the_global_perspective_on_energy_resources\" title=\"Q5: In what way does UPSC NCERT Geography notes discuss the global perspective on energy resources?\">Q5: In what way does UPSC NCERT Geography notes discuss the global perspective on energy resources?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-energy-resources\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India is one of the fastest-growing economies and therefore, the energy demand is also growing continuously. India has exploited almost all sources of energy such as hydroelectricity, thermal energy, nuclear energy, and solar energy. wind energy, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Energy resources<\/strong> can be defined as materials or elements that can be used to produce energy. Energy resources are those from which energy is derived.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classification_of_Energy_Resources\"><\/span>Classification of Energy Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Energy resources, on the basis of traditional use, can be classified into conventional and non-conventional energy resources.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conventional_Resources\"><\/span>Conventional Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;These resources are non-renewable and ecologically hazardous.<\/li><li>&nbsp;For a long time, these energy sources have been used extensively to meet energy demands.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some conventional sources of energy are as follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coal\"><\/span>Coal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u00a0Coal is one of the most important primary fossil fuels. Coal is a sedimentary deposit composed predominantly of readily combustible carbon.<\/li><li>\u00a0Coal is a natural resource that can be used as a source of energy and in the production of coke for metallurgical processes.<\/li><li>\u00a0Coal is a major source of energy in the production of electrical power using steam generation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on carbon content, coal can be categorized into different types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Anthracite: <\/strong>This high-quality coal boasts the highest calorific value, containing 80% to 95% carbon. It ignites slowly with a blue flame and is found in small quantities in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/li><li><strong>Bituminous:<\/strong> With a low moisture content and 60% to 80% carbon, bituminous coal has a high calorific value. Deposits are found in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.<\/li><li><strong>Lignite<\/strong>: Characterized by 40% to 55% carbon content, lignite is often brown and has a high moisture content, producing smoke when burned. Deposits are located in Rajasthan, Lakhimpur (Assam), and Tamil Nadu.<\/li><li>Based on usage, coal is classified into coking and non-coking types.<\/li><li>Regarding the origin, Gondwana Coal, approximately 250 million years old, constitutes 98% of India&#8217;s total coal reserves and 99% of its production. It is moisture-free but high in phosphorus and sulfur, providing superior-quality coal for metallurgical purposes.<\/li><li><strong>The Damuda series,<\/strong> part of the Gondwana coal, dominates India&#8217;s coal production, particularly in the valleys of rivers such as Damodar, Mahanadi, Son, Godavari, Wardha, Indravati, Narmada, Koel, Panch, Kanhan, and others. Major areas in Madhya Pradesh, including Singrauli, Sohagpur, and Umaria, contribute significantly to this coal series.<\/li><li><strong>Tertiary coal<\/strong>, aged 15 to 60 million years, has a low carbon content and is mainly found in extra-peninsular regions such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Generally, coal has low carbon and high percentages of moisture and sulfur, with important tertiary coal areas in parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Darjeeling in West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Kerala.<\/li><li>Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of also bear Tertiary coal is found in Neyveli (Tamil Nadu famous for lignite) and Palana (Rajasthan). It is estimated that the largest reserve of lignite is in Mannargudi of Tamil Nadu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Coal-Based_Power_Stations_of_NTPC\"><\/span>Major Coal-Based Power Stations of NTPC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Coal Based (Owned by NTPC)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Commissioned<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Singrauli<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Korba<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>2600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Vindhyachal<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>4760<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Simhadri<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Barh<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><td>1980<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Kahalgaon<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><td>2340<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Bongaigon<\/td><td>Assam<\/td><td>750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Khargone<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>1320<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Darlipali<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>1600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Talcher Kaniha<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>3000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Gas-Based_Power_Stations_of_NTPC\"><\/span>Major Gas-Based Power Stations of NTPC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Gas Based (Owned by NTPC)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Anta<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Auraiya<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Kawas<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Dadri<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Jhanor-Gandhar<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Kayamkulam<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Faridabad<\/td><td>Haryana<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Joint Venture<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Rourkela<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Durgapur<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Bhilai<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Ratnagiri<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project (Under Construction)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Kahalgaon-II<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Sipat-I<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Barh<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Bhilai (JV Project)<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Korba-III<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Dadri-II<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Project (Under Construction)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Farakka-III<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Simhadri-II<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Indira Gandhi STPP<\/td><td>Haryana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Vallur (JV Project)<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Koldam Hydro<\/td><td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Loharinag Pala<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Tapovan Vishnugarh<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Nabinagar (JV Project)<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Bongaigaon<\/td><td>Assam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Mauda<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Barh-II<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coal can be categorized based on its usage into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Coking Coal:<\/strong> This type of coal forms coke when heated without air and is primarily used in the iron and steel industry for pig iron production.<\/li><li><strong>Non-Coking Coal:<\/strong> Utilized in thermal power plants for power generation, non-coking coal has a high sulfur content, making it unsuitable for use in the iron and steel industry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petroleum\"><\/span>Petroleum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Petroleum, a versatile liquid fuel, has transformed transportation across land, air, and water. It originates organically and is found in sedimentary basins, shallow depressions, and seas. Petroleum and its products primarily serve as motive power.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Three main oil regions are contributing to mineral oil:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Assam Region<\/strong>: This ancient and vital oil region includes areas like <strong>Digbo<\/strong>i, Naharkatiya, and the Moran-Hugrijan field. Natural gas is also discovered in the<strong> Moran-Hugrijan<\/strong> area, with additional oil reserves in Arunachal Pradesh at Manabhum, Kharsang, Mamunbhanga, Manu, and A<strong>marpur-Dambur<\/strong> areas in Tripura.<\/li><li><strong>Gujarat Region: <\/strong>Major oil regions in Gujarat include the Gulf of Khambhat and Ankleshwar. Extensions of oil regions reach Navgaon, Kosamba, <strong>Olpad, <\/strong>Dholka, Mehsana, Kalol, etc. The Aliabet oilfield, located about 45 km south of Bhavnagar in Gujarat, boasts rich petroleum reserves.<\/li><li><strong>The Mumbai High region,<\/strong> situated 176 km away from the Mumbai coast, holds paramount importance as an oil-rich area. Extraction of mineral oil has been ongoing since 1975 in this region. The basin located south of Mumbai High also boasts substantial oil reserves. Currently, mineral oil extraction extends offshore to the Krishna-Godavari river valley.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oil_Refineries\"><\/span>Oil Refineries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India is home to a total of 23 refineries, with 18 in the public sector, 2 in joint ventures, and 3 in the private sector. These refineries play a crucial role in producing major products such as furnace oil, LPG, gasoline, and fuel oil. Furnace oil, utilized by some industries for power generation, is associated with sulfur emissions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_oil_Refineries_in_India\"><\/span>Biggest oil Refineries in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of the Company<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Guwahati, Barauni, Koyali, Haldia, Mathura, Digboi, Panipat, Bongaigaon, Paradip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hindustan Petroleum Public Corporation Limited (HPCL)<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Mumbai and Visakhapatnam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Mumbai and Kochi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reliance Industries Limited<\/td><td>Private<\/td><td>Jamnagar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Mangalore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Manali (Tamil Nadu) and Nagapattinam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Numaligarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Mangalore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited, Tatipaka<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh, Tatipaka<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (BORL)<\/td><td>Joint Venture (JV)<\/td><td>Bina<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited JV (HMEL)<\/td><td>Joint Venture (JV)<\/td><td>Bathinda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Essar Oil Limited<\/td><td>Private<\/td><td>Motikhavdi and Jamnagar (SEZ), Jamnagar&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reliance Industries Limited (Domestic)<\/td><td>Private<\/td><td>Vadinar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of four projects have already been awarded, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sasan Power Limited, Sasan UMPP in Madhya Pradesh<\/li><li>Coastal Gujarat Power Limited, Mundra UMPP in Gujarat<\/li><li>Coastal Andhra Power Limited, Krishnapatnam UMPP in Andhra Pradesh<\/li><li>Jharkhand Integrated Power Limited, Tilaiya UMPP in Jharkhand<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Gas\"><\/span>Natural Gas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Natural Gas, primarily composed of methane, stands out as the cleanest among fossil fuels. It serves as a feedstock in the production of fertilizers, plastics, and other vital organic chemicals. Additionally, natural gas is used for electricity generation, heating in industrial and commercial units, cooking in households, and as a transportation fuel.<\/li><li><strong>Major producers of natural gas<\/strong> include Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Oil India Limited (OIL), and Joint Ventures (JVs) such as Tapti, Panna-Mukta, and Ravva. About 70% of India&#8217;s natural gas reserves are concentrated in the Bombay High basin and Gujarat.<\/li><li><strong>Offshore reserves are found<\/strong> in the Krishna-Godavari basin (Andhra Pradesh coast) and Cauvery basin (Tamil Nadu coast), while onshore reserves exist in Gujarat and North-Eastern states (Assam and Tripura).<\/li><li>The Krishna Godavari Basin, a peri-cratonic passive margin basin, stands as one of India&#8217;s largest natural gas reserves.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>utilization of natural gas<\/strong> in Assam and Gujarat dates back to the 60s, experiencing significant growth in the late 70s with the development of the Bombay High Fields and again in the late 80s with the production commencement of the South basin field in the Western offshore.<\/li><li>Presently,<strong> natural gas<\/strong> serves as the source for LPG production in the country, with extraction taking place at various locations including Duliajan in Assam, Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh, Hazira and Vaghodia in Gujarat, Uran in Maharashtra, Pata in Uttar Pradesh, and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CNG\"><\/span>CNG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>CNG, primarily composed of methane (CH\u2084), is a <strong>fuel gas<\/strong> that undergoes compression to a pressure range of 200 to 950 kg\/cm\u00b2. In its compressed form, CNG occupies less volume at <strong>atmospheric pressure<\/strong>\u2014less than 1% of its original volume. It is an environmentally friendly alternative fuel for vehicles, offering operational cost advantages compared to vehicles running <strong>on other fuels.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shale_gas\"><\/span>Shale gas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shale gas, a form of unconventional natural gas rich in methane (CH\u2084), is extracted from oil shale rock fragments through pyrolysis, hydrogenation, or thermal dissolution.\u00a0<\/li><li>Serving as a feedstock for the petrochemicals industry, shale gas is converted into <strong>plastics, fertilizers,<\/strong> and various other products. It is more <strong>cost-effective<\/strong> than traditional gas and emits 50% less CO\u2082, making it a preferable source for electricity generation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-conventional_or_renewable_resources\"><\/span>Non-conventional or renewable resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Non-conventional or renewable resources, besides being environmentally friendly, are also non-polluting. India holds a non-conventional energy potential of 195,000 MW.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td>The<strong> Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/strong>, established in 1992, is the nodal agency for all matters related to non-conventional\/renewable energy, with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) overseeing promotional and financial aspects.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wind_energy\"><\/span>Wind energy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wind energy, harnessed to generate electricity, is a key focus of the Wind Energy Programme. India boasts the fourth-largest installed wind power capacity globally, supported by domestic policy initiatives.\u00a0<\/li><li>Wind survey projects are underway in 22 states, and the establishment of the Centre for <strong>Wind Energy Technology<\/strong> (C-Wind) in Chennai and Wind Turbine Test Station in Kayattar (Tamil Nadu) further signifies India&#8217;s commitment to wind energy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_largest_wind_farms_in_India\"><\/span>The largest wind farms in India&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Wind Farm<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Current Capacity (MW)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muppandal<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>1500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jaisalmer<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>1275<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brahmanvel<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>528<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dhalgaon<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>278<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vankusawade<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>259<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chakala<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>217<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_energy\"><\/span>Solar energy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Solar energy, converted into thermal or electrical energy, is abundant in India due to its location on the Tropic of Cancer. Receiving approximately 5000 trillion kWh per year, India&#8217;s solar-rich areas include <strong>Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Ladakh.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li>Noteworthy solar initiatives include the installation of the <strong>world&#8217;s largest solar steam <\/strong>cooking system in Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) and the promotion of dish solar cookers and solar air heating systems for agricultural and industrial product drying.<\/li><li>In 2011, the government entrusted Eonlar Fiero Corporation of India to facilitate the implementation of the <strong>National Solar Mission<\/strong>. The company&#8217;s role expanded to cover the entire renewable energy sector, leading to its renaming as the<strong> Renewable Energy Corporation of India (RECT).<\/strong><\/li><li>Karnataka ranked highest in total installed capacity of grid-interactive renewable power among all states.<\/li><li><strong>Bhadla Solar Park<\/strong>, as of 2022, holds the title of the world&#8217;s largest solar park.<\/li><li><strong>Shakti Sthal, <\/strong>the world&#8217;s second-largest solar park, is operational in Tumkur district, Karnataka.<\/li><li>On July 10, 2020, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the 750 MW solar project in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, breaking the grid parity barrier.<\/li><li>India stands fourth in global solar PV deployment as of the end of 2021, with Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra following Karnataka in total installed capacity.<\/li><li>In 2015, the government set a target of achieving 175 GW cumulative renewable power installed capacity by 2022.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_solar_energy\"><\/span>Advantages of solar energy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Clean: <\/strong>No carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to global warming.<\/li><li><strong>Renewable:<\/strong> As long as the Sun exists, solar energy is available.<\/li><li><strong>Reliable:<\/strong> Energy can be stored in batteries, ensuring reliability.<\/li><li><strong>Free Energy:<\/strong> Easily harnessable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_solar_energy\"><\/span>Disadvantages of solar energy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Initial Cost: <\/strong>High upfront purchase cost.<\/li><li><strong>Weather Dependency:<\/strong> Most productive on sunny days.<\/li><li><strong>Storage Cost: <\/strong>Energy storage in large batteries is expensive.<\/li><li><strong>Pollution: T<\/strong>ransportation and installation of solar panels may emit greenhouse gases, and manufacturing involves toxic materials.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Solar_Mission\"><\/span>National Solar Mission:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launched on January 11, 2010, with the goal of achieving 1<strong>00 GW of solar energy by 2022 <\/strong>to reduce environmental impact.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bio-Energy_or_Biomass\"><\/span>Bio-Energy or Biomass:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Derived from <strong>biomass conservation<\/strong>, it provides a clean and inexpensive energy source, addressing rural energy needs.<\/li><li>Utilizes bio-degradable materials like animal dung, human waste, kitchen scraps, agricultural residues, and city waste.<\/li><li>The <strong>Ministry of New and Renewable Energy <\/strong>(MNRE) has been implementing biomass power\/co-generation programs since the mid-nineties.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Policy_on_Biofuels_2017\"><\/span>National Policy on Biofuels, 2017:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The 2017 National Policy on Biofuels aims for a 20% blending of ethanol in petrol and a 5% blending of biodiesel in diesel by 2030. The policy also provides a detailed list of raw materials for ethanol production.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ocean_Energy\"><\/span>Ocean Energy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ocean energy refers to <strong>renewable energy <\/strong>from the sea.\u00a0<\/li><li>India has promising sites in the Gulf of Khambhat, the Gulf of Kutch, and the Hooghly Estuary, with an estimated potential of 54 GW, including 12.4 GW of tidal energy. Ocean energy output is higher during the monsoon along the West Coast.\u00a0<\/li><li>The main challenge is the high construction cost and managing fluctuating energy output.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ocean_Thermal_Energy_Conversion_OTEC\"><\/span>Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>OTEC uses the temperature difference between warm surface waters and deeper cold waters for<strong> energy conversion<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>India&#8217;s OTEC potential is around 180,000 MW, primarily along the South Indian coast, offering a consistent temperature difference throughout the year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tidal_Energy\"><\/span>Tidal Energy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tidal energy comes from the rise and fall of tides, an inexhaustible and eco-friendly resource.<\/li><li>Though India&#8217;s coastline is extensive, tidal energy potential is limited.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The Gulf of Khambhat, Gulf of Kutch,<\/strong> and<strong> Hooghly <\/strong>are potential areas. Tidal energy faces challenges due to high costs and limited construction sites.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydroelectric_Energy\"><\/span>Hydroelectric Energy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hydroelectric<\/strong> energy harnesses water motion, like waterfalls, for electricity. It is cost-effective and clean but faces environmental and social issues. NHPC Limited, formed in 1975, plays a significant role in India&#8217;s hydroelectric power development, tracing its roots back to the commissioning of electricity in Darjeeling in 1897.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geothermal_Energy\"><\/span>Geothermal Energy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Geothermal energy comes from the Earth&#8217;s interior heat. India&#8217;s <strong>geothermal potentia<\/strong>l is around 10,600 MW, equivalent to 5130 million tonnes of coal. Prospective areas include the North-West Himalayan ranges, West Coast, Narmada-Son Valley, Damodar valley, and Tatapani Spring in Odisha.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrogen_Energy\"><\/span>Hydrogen Energy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u00a0Hydrogen, as a fuel, shows great promise as an energy carrier and has the potential to address various challenges in the energy sector. The <strong>National Hydrogen Energy Board<\/strong> is responsible for overseeing research and development in this field.<\/li><li>Collaborative efforts between the<strong> National Hydro Power Corporation<\/strong> (NHPC) and the Hydrogen Energy Centre at Banaras Hindu University are underway for research on carbon-neutral green energy and the implementation of a pilot project for hydrogen energy development.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuclear_Energy\"><\/span>Nuclear Energy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nuclear energy is derived from the nucleus or core of an atom and can be used to generate electricity.<\/li><li>In India, nuclear power ranks as the<strong> fourth-largest source of electricity<\/strong>, following thermal, hydroelectric, and renewable sources.<\/li><li>In October 2010, India unveiled plans to achieve a nuclear power capacity of 63,000 MW by 2032.<\/li><li>The national goal is to have nuclear power contribute to 25% of the electricity supply by 2050.<\/li><li>To overcome trade bans and the lack of indigenous uranium, India has been uniquely developing a nuclear fuel cycle to utilize its thorium reserves.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuclear_Power_Plants\"><\/span>Nuclear Power Plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Power Station<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Operator<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Units<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Capacity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kaiga<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>PHWR<\/td><td>220 x 4<\/td><td>880<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kakrapar<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>PHWR<\/td><td>220 x 2<\/td><td>440<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kalpakkam<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>PHWR<\/td><td>220 x 2<\/td><td>440<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Narora<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>PHWR<\/td><td>220 x 2<\/td><td>440<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rawatbhata<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>PHWR<\/td><td>100 x 1, 220 x 4<\/td><td>1180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tarapur<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>BWR (PHWR)<\/td><td>160 x 2, 540 x 2<\/td><td>1400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kudankulam<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>WER-1000<\/td><td>1000 x 2<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>22<\/td><td>6780<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Project_Under_Construction\"><\/span>The Project Under Construction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Power Station<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Operator<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Units<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Capacity (MW)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhavini<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>PFBR<\/td><td>500 x 1<\/td><td>500<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kalpakkam<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>PHWR<\/td><td>700 x 2<\/td><td>1400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kakrapar<\/td><td>Rawatbhata<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>PHWR<\/td><td>700 x 2<\/td><td>1400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kudankulam<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>WER-1000<\/td><td>1000 x 2<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gorakhpur<\/td><td>NPCIL<\/td><td>Haryana<\/td><td>PHWR<\/td><td>700 x 2<\/td><td>1400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>6700<\/td><td>6700<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Minerals<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Major Reserves<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>States<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uranium<\/td><td>Jharkhand (Singhbhum, Jadugoda, Turamdih),<\/td><td>Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Chhattisgarh (Durg), Uttarakhand (Dehradun,<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Chamoli), Uttar Pradesh (Lalitpur), Rajasthan<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>(Sikar, Udaipur, Alwar)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thorium<\/td><td>Kerala (Kollam &#8211; World&#8217;s largest deposit),<\/td><td>Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tamil Nadu (Kanyakumari), Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>(Visakhapatnam), Jharkhand (Hazaribagh)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beryllium<\/td><td>Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan,<\/td><td>Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir,<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Sikkim, etc.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graphite<\/td><td>Odisha (Kalahandi), Bihar (Bhagalpur),<\/td><td>Odisha, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh (Visakhapatnam), Rajasthan (Jaipur,<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Ajmer)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lithium<\/td><td>Karnataka (Mandya), Bihar (Munger), Jharkhand<\/td><td>Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>(Hazaribagh), Chhattisgarh (Bastar), Rajasthan<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>(Bhilwara)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Parks_in_India\"><\/span>Energy Parks in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Renewable Energy Park Scheme was started in 1994-1995 under<strong> Special Area<\/strong> <strong>Demonstration Programme.<\/strong><\/li><li>This scheme supports two types of energy parks<ul><li>District Level Renewable Energy Park (DLREP)<\/li><li>State Level Renewable Energy Park (SLREP)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned 30 State Level Energy Parks and 484 District Level Energy Parks in India<\/li><li><strong>Charanka Solar Park<\/strong> is the largest site in the Gujarat Solar Park being built on a 2000 hectare plot of land near Charanka village in Patan district of Northern Gujarat. It has also become the world&#8217;s largest photovoltaic power station<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Integrated_Energy_Policy\"><\/span>India&#8217;s Integrated Energy Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s Planning Commission estimated that the country will need to increase its primary energy supply by 3 to 4 times and electricity generation capacity by 5 to 6 times (2003-2004 levels) if it is, to meet the energy needs of all its citizens by 2032 and maintain an 8% GDP\u00a0 growth rate.\u00a0<\/li><li>The report of the expert committee appointed by the Planning Commission to improve energy<\/li><li>Efficiency itself contains the following key recommendations<\/li><li>Coal will remain a primary energy source until 2031-2032.<\/li><li>Rationalise fuel prices through the Integrated Energy Policy.<\/li><li>Promote efficient fuel choices and facilitate substitution.<\/li><li>Improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy intensity.<\/li><li>Augment fossil fuel resources by increased exploration for coal, oil and natural gas.<\/li><li>Augment the role of hydro and nuclear power in India.<\/li><li>Push for increased renewable energy in the energy mix.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims_Facts\"><\/span>Prelims Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Which crop is a biodiesel crop? &#8211; Jatropha<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2018]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The world&#8217;s largest single rooftop solar power plant has been opened in which state &#8211; Punjab <strong><em>(Nagaland PSC (Pre) 2016]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which energy sources is the best in keeping the Solar cells<strong><em> (UPPSC (Pre) 2015)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>750 MW Solar Power Plant is situated in which district of Madhya Pradesh? -Rewa<strong><em> (MPPSC (Pre) 20211<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>National Solar Mission aim to generate how much megawatt of power by 2021-227 100,000 MW <strong><em>IMPSC (Pre) 2021]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>A 600 MW solar park was dedicated to the people of which place &#8211; Patan, Gujar<strong><em>at (UPPSC (Pre) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In the context of alternative sources of energy ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from Sugarcane <strong><em>[UPPSC (Pre) 2023]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which region of India is the main area for producing &#8216;Tidal Energy? &#8211; Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay)<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2012<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Uran is a gas based project located in &#8211; Maharashtra<strong><em> (UPPSC (Mains) 2010]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which State of India has the higher opportunities for the development of wind power? &#8211; Tamil Nadu and Gujarat <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 2021)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The biggest wind energy project in Asia with a capacity of 150 MW is located in &#8211; Tamil Nadu <strong><em>(UPPSC (Pre) 1999]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The highest share in power generation in India is of Thermal Power<strong><em> (UPPSC (Mains) 2006, 2011<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>With the help of which country thermal power center at Russia<strong><em> (UPPSC (Mains) 2006, 2011]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The largest source of energy in India is -Coal <strong><em>(UPPSC (Pre) 2008]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Thermal power plant of Bokaro is located in -Jharkhan<strong><em>d [IAS (Pre) 2003]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas are examples in &#8211; Fossil Fuel <strong><em>[WBCS (Pre) 2015]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In the context of sustainable generating electricity is &#8211; Hydroelectricity <strong><em>[UPPSC (Pre) 2012]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Ravva offshore block, with great potential for oil is located in -Krishna-Godavar Basin<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 1991)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which rock system provides over 90% of the coal of India? Gondwana System<strong><em> (UPPSC (Pre) 2017]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Growth of Chota Nagpur industrial region is linked with the discovery of &#8211;<strong><em> Coal [IAS (Pre) 2021, 2022]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which state are Namchik Namphuk Coalfield locates -Arunachal Pradesh [IAS (Pre) 2008, <strong><em>UPPSC (Pre) 2018]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Most of the production of Natural gas in India come from? &#8211; Bombay High [<strong><em>UPPSC (Pre) 2012]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Solar_energy_is_converted_into_electric_energy_through_UPPSC_Pre_2022\"><\/span>1. Solar energy is converted into electric energy through UPPSC (Pre) 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) photovoltaic cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) leclanche cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) voltaic cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) dry cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_state_has_the_highest_potential_for_the_development_of_solar_energy_JPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>2. Which state has the highest potential for the development of solar energy? JPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Jharkhand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_In_the_context_of_alternative_sources_of_energy_ethanol_as_a_viable_biofuel_can_be_obtained_from_UPPSC_Pre_2009\"><\/span>3. In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable biofuel can be obtained from UPPSC (Pre) 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) potato<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Rice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) sugarcane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) wheat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_For_which_one_of_the_following_Satara_is_well_known_IAS_Pre_2005\"><\/span>4. For which one of the following Satara is well known? IAS (Pre) 2005<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Thermal Power Plant&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Wind Energy Plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Hydroelectric Plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Nuclear Power Plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_among_the_following_ranks_first_in_wind_power_generation\"><\/span>5. Which among the following ranks first in wind power generation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_one_of_the_following_is_the_best_source_of_generating_electricity_in_India_from_the_viewpoint_of_sustainable_development_UPPSC_Pre_2012\"><\/span>6. Which one of the following is the best source of generating electricity in India from the viewpoint of sustainable development? UPPSC (Pre) 2012<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Coal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Mineral oil and gas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Hydroelectricity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Atomic energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_highest_share_in_power_generation_in_India_is_of_UPPSC_Mains_2006_2011\"><\/span>7. The highest share in power generation in India is of UPPSC (Mains) 2006, 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Atomic power<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Hydropower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Thermal power<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_With_the_help_of_which_of_the_following_countries_Thermal_Power_Centre_at_Obra_was_established\"><\/span>8. With the help of which of the following countries, Thermal Power Centre at Obra was established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) America<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Russia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Coal_petroleum_and_natural_gas_are_examples_of_WBCS_Pre_2015\"><\/span>9. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are examples of WBCS (Pre) 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) fossil fuels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) cryogenic fuels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) indigenous fuels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) radioactive fuels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_metal_can_be_used_for_producing_electricity_BPSC_Pre_2005\"><\/span>10. Which metal can be used for producing electricity? BPSC (Pre) 2005<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Uranium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Copper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Aluminium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Right_Answer\"><\/span>Know Right Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_are_the_key_types_of_energy_resources_discussed_in_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes\"><\/span>Q1: What are the key types of energy resources discussed in UPSC NCERT Geography notes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A1: The UPSC NCERT Geography notes cover various types of energy resources, including conventional sources such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_does_the_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes_explain_the_impact_of_fossil_fuel_consumption_on_the_environment\"><\/span>Q2: How does the UPSC NCERT Geography notes explain the impact of fossil fuel consumption on the environment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A2: The notes emphasize that the excessive use of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, leads to environmental issues like air pollution, global warming, and climate change. The importance of transitioning to cleaner and sustainable energy sources is highlighted to mitigate these adverse effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Can_you_find_information_in_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes_about_Indias_energy_mix_and_its_challenges\"><\/span>Q3: Can you find information in UPSC NCERT Geography notes about India&#8217;s energy mix and its challenges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A3: Yes, the UPSC NCERT Geography notes provide insights into India&#8217;s energy mix, discussing the dominance of conventional sources and the challenges associated with energy security, environmental sustainability, and the need for diversification towards renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_does_UPSC_NCERT_Geography_notes_address_the_role_of_technology_in_harnessing_energy_resources\"><\/span>Q4: How does UPSC NCERT Geography notes address the role of technology in harnessing energy resources?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A4: The notes emphasize the role of technology in enhancing the efficiency of energy production and consumption. 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